How to play Top of the World by Van Halen

Key, tempo & difficulty

Top of the World is played in the key of A Major, at 115 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Top of the World

How to play Top of the World on guitar

Looking for Top of the World guitar chords? Top of the World by Van Halen is played in the key of A Major. The main guitar chords are A, D, G, E. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Top of the World on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Top of the World chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Top of the World on piano

Want to play Top of the World on piano? Top of the World by Van Halen is played in the key of A Major. The piano chords are A, D, G, E. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Top of the World at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Top of the World on ukulele

Top of the World translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of A Major. The ukulele chords are A, D, G, E. If you're searching for easy Top of the World ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Top of the World on bass

The bass line for Top of the World by Van Halen follows the chord progression in the key of A Major. The chords are A, D, G, E. SongView's AI transcribes the Top of the World bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Top of the World

To practice Top of the World efficiently, start by learning the A, D, G, E chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Top of the World is in the key of A Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Top of the World at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.